Travel advice and reports on ski resorts and other winter destinations
Ruby Gorden, 8, was having the best snow day ever. Denver schools closed for snow, so Ruby, her dad, and younger brother drove up to Vail to spend the day on the slopes
By Eileen Ogintz Uh OH… We took a wrong turn on Vail Mountain, not hard to do on such a big ski area with some 5,317…
What’s the best part? We’re at the ski-in-ski-out Grand Hyatt Vail and guests—young and adult—have their faves about the hotel.
The Covid-19 experts say we’re safest outdoors and can even take off our masks in most settings. So, you’re thinking, where can you take the kids safely for a winter or spring break that won’t bust the budget?
Bison certainly won’t be the only animals you will see on a winter visit to Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park celebrating its 150th birthday
Is a family vacation worth it this winter? For once, I’m not talking about how much it would cost or the hassle factor.
Some “experts” even suggest that the Aurora Borealis in the northern hemisphere is the spray from Ullr’s skis
Don’t you sometimes wish you could transport the parts of your community you love most—especially on vacation?
By Eileen Ogintz Breckenridge, CO — Let’s all give it up for ULLR! It seems the entire town of Breckenridge CO is lining Main Street…
Just when we think we can start to plan a vacation, there’s a new variant (Omicron). Here is what we know now about family travel in early December 2021:
It’s important to make sure that your new skis and boots are a perfect fit for you and your skiing style. Don’t worry though, we’ve got plenty of tips to help
Wherever you want to ski and ride and whether you plan just one week a year or every weekend, passes are a far better deal. This season reservations were required
These days, the chefs say, guests tend to want lighter dishes with a more international flair and expect the Alta Lodge to accommodate all varieties of diets.
By Eileen Ogintz ALTA, Utah — All it took was one Sports Illustrated cover to start a family tradition that has lasted more than 50…
Snowbird is known for its steeps and deeps; its cliffs, glades and moguls as well as The Cliff Lodge, which boasts one of the best spas in Ski Country
Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta is about 30 miles from Salt Lake City and enjoys a unique micro climate characterized by over 547 inches annually
In some cases, the Covid-19 restrictions have enhanced the sking experience this year, said Nick Besch, skiing with his family at Copper
This pandemic winter, more of us are heading outdoors for some socially distanced fun in the snow, often with the pooch and kids in tow
Every parent who happens to be a skier has a similar dream for their children: to help them fall in love with the activity.
A growing number of families believe they can head outdoors in the snow safely — and not just to head to the downhill slopes